Hermann Nitsch (born 29 August 1938) is an Austrian artist who works in experimental and multimedia modes. Born in Vienna, Nitsch recieved training in painting during the time he studied at the Wiener Graphische Lehr-und Versuchansalt... bit of a mouthfull ;) He is called an ''actionist'' or a performance artist. He is associated with the Vienna Actionists, and like them concieved his art outside traditional categories of genre. Nitsch's abstract spatter paintings, like his performance pieces, established a theme of controlled violence, using BRIGHT REDS, MAROONS and PALE GREYS that communicate organic mutilation.
This piece (above) looks like the colour has actually exploded outwards. I like the strong colour used, which also expresses Nitch's theme of 'controlled violence' by using the red.
This piece looks like the colour has ran downwards. The beetroot like purpely colour makes it stand out and makes it look more interesting. I think this piece has been made by throwing paint against a canvas or wall (whichever it is) and then been left to run down, creating the different shades of purple whilst runnind down and drying. It actually looks like the bolder part of the paint has been shaped the way it is... kind of.
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